Are you a cloud infrastructure expert looking to make a real difference in healthcare? We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join the NCA and play a vital role in transforming how we deliver critical services.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions that support our mission of providing exceptional care to millions.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 38,682 – 46,580 £ / Year
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline: 04 November 2025
Main duties of the job
Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud server and platform environments across NHS sites. This includes supporting the deployment of virtual servers, storage systems, databases, middleware components, and other cloud infrastructure components, ensuring alignment with NHS standards and industry best practices.
In addition to providing technical leadership, you will play a key role in implementing advanced security measures to protect cloud server and platform environments and sensitive data. This may involve implementing access controls, encryption technologies, and monitoring systems to mitigate cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with NHS security policies and regulations.
As a Senior Cloud Server and Platform Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement and optimization of cloud server and platform infrastructure through participation in projects and initiatives aimed at improving system performance, scalability, and reliability. Your dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high-quality technical support services will be vital in supporting the delivery of healthcare services to patients and staff within the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level or equivalent or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- Relevant subject matter qualification (e.g. Microsoft/MSCE/Azure) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc)
- ITIL Qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise work.
- Analyse, investigate and resolve complex IT issues/problems.
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both within and external to the organisation.
- Advanced and accurate keyboard skills
- Able to work under own initiative to proactively pick up and complete tasks.
- Ability to travel within the requirements of the post, including transporting appropriate equipment when required.
- Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to cover core support hours on a shift/rota basis.
- Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex IT functionality issues, whilst working under pressure.
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Able to support large scale projects.
- Able to complete Change Management processes
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of using IT Service Management (ITSM) Systems
- Experience focussing on IT infrastructure gained within an enterprise environment.
- Evidence of supporting IT solutions across multiple disciplines.
- Knowledge of IT “best practice” standards, procedures, policies and protocols
- Some knowledge of common alternative subject matter systems such as Unix, Linux, OS X.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in a Healthcare IT environment.
- Understanding of IT Security.
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